© Najois Sabra
The visual language of the Yoruba
Location
WISPER Gent
Dok Noord 4D 001
9000 Gent
Language & teacher(s) Dutch/English
Location
WISPER Gent
Dok Noord 4D 001
9000 Gent
Language & teacher(s) Dutch/English
Most people know Nigeria as a vast and vibrant country in West Africa. But behind that general image lie incredibly rich and diverse cultures. The visual language of the Yoruba, one of the country’s largest ethnic groups, particularly in the southwest, is one such example.
The Yoruba are known for their exquisite and meaningful art, rooted in mythology, social structures, and their own spiritual tradition.
During this series, Najois will explore their visual language with you. We’ll examine objects, symbolic and shapes, and draw inspiration from materials such as wood, terracotta, and bronze. We’ll explore how texture, rhythm, and detail can convey meaning and how ancient stories translate into contemporary imagery.
Building on these observations, we’ll continue to develop our own visual language or enrich what we already know. Tradition and personal imagination meet, intertwine and enrich one another!
WISPER Gent is situated at the Dok Noord site. Make sure to read the information on our Dok Noord page beforehand because this place can be a bit of a maze when you first come here.
